"Donetsk People's Republic" mobilizes men aged 19 to 40

DONETSK. May 23 (Interfax) - The "Donetsk People's Republic" is mobilizing men aged 19 to 40 years old.

"Recruiting stations have been opened near the Donetsk region administration building and the military enlistment office on Buslayev Street. Men aged 19 to 40 years old should come there today," a "Donetsk People's Republic" spokesman told Interfax,

People who will respond to the mobilization call will be sent to "hot spots" of the "Donetsk People's Republic", including Slovyansk, Kramatorsk and Volnovakha, he added.

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